3 point quick hitch

[Paul Allwood]

NP…I really value craftsmanship and creativity as it’s easy for anyone to throw stones.

When someone crafts a solution for their application (solves a problem), that’s great and I appreciate these type of threads. It doesn’t take much talent (beyond spec and negotiate) to buy a solution. Craftsman creates a solution!

Thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Out of interest, did you buy or make that top hook?

Excellent build!

But..... You have the one issue that most have, your top hook is too close to the hitch, makes hooking up implements difficult.
A hook that sticks out further helps this.

 

[Paul Allwood]

Excellent build!

But..... You have the one issue that most have, your top hook is too close to the hitch, makes hooking up implements difficult.
A hook that sticks out further helps this.

Thanks. I've l only got a ballast box and rotary hoe to use it with so far and it works with both of them. If it becomes an issue with other implements I could cut the hook vertically and weld a piece in to get it further forward. I guess I was copying the "most that have the same problem".

 

[Paul Allwood]

A minor mod today - had to cut a section of of the bottom of my ROPS mounted toolbox to clear the top bracket and hook when the 3 point is fully raised.

I cut a piece out, flipped it over, spun it 90 degrees and tacked it back in to check.





It actually acts as a good divider in the box to help keep stuff that I throw in there separated.

 

[ken erickson]

Thanks. No plans for a backhoe....yet

I am waiting for Paul to construct a whole tractor in his garagelol!

Nice work on the hitch Paul!

 

[McMXi]

@Paul Allwood, here's a photo of the top hook on the Land Pride QH15 (replaced with a LP QH16). If you ever decide to do a version 2.0 this image might be helpful. You'll notice that the hook mounting bracket doesn't sit that high above the top bar, and the hook isn't overly deep.

That QH15 was one of the dumbest ideas that Land Pride ever had. It's sized for CAT 3 bottom pins but spaced for CAT 1/CAT 2 implements so every CAT 1 or CAT implement needs bushings.

 

[Paul Allwood]

@Paul Allwood, here's a photo of the top hook on the Land Pride QH15 (replaced with a LP QH16). If you ever decide to do a version 2.0 this image might be helpful. You'll notice that the hook mounting bracket doesn't sit that high above the top bar, and the hook isn't overly deep.

That QH15 was one of the dumbest ideas that Land Pride ever had. It's sized for CAT 3 bottom pins but spaced for CAT 1/CAT 2 implements so every CAT 1 or CAT implement needs bushings.

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Thanks. That picture of the top hook helps. Apart from the depth of the hook which is easy to change, the larger angled face on the leading edge of the hook looks like it will also help - also easy to change on mine.

The biggest difference I see is the distance that the back face of the opening in the book protrudes from the bracket - what @North Idaho Wolfman was suggesting too. I could cut mine and weld a piece in to do the same, or make a new hook.



It looks like about 1". Does that sound close ?

 

[McMXi]

Thanks. That picture of the top hook helps. Apart from the depth of the hook which is easy to change, the larger angled face on the leading edge of the hook looks like it will also help - also easy to change on mine.

The biggest difference I see is the distance that the back face of the opening in the book protrudes from the bracket - what @North Idaho Wolfman was suggesting too. I could cut mine and weld a piece in to do the same, or make a new hook.



It looks like about 1". Does that sound close ?

Here are some photos with measurements that might help.

 

[McMXi]

I ended up converting the QH15 to a QH16 by making the lower lift arm hooks CAT 1, but I'm not using it anymore. I run a QH10 on the MX and QH20 on the M6060.

Before - CAT 3



After - CAT 1

 

[skeets]

Well done Sir,, well done indeed!

 

[Paul Allwood]

Here are some photos with measurements that might help.

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Perfect, thank you

 

[Paul Allwood]

Well done Sir,, well done indeed!

Thanks

 

[chim]

Paul, I wouldn't be in a rush to shorten the depth of the hook. It may work out that you won't need to adjust the position to accommodate slight differences between implements. It looks sufficiently robust to handle loads with the top pin not bottomed out.

 

[Paul Allwood]

Paul, I wouldn't be in a rush to shorten the depth of the hook. It may work out that you won't need to adjust the position to accommodate slight differences between implements. It looks sufficiently robust to handle loads with the top pin not bottomed out.

Thanks.

 

[Mrlunchbox]

Man that's some impressive skills!!

 

[Paul Allwood]

Man that's some impressive skills!!

Thanks. I really appreciate the compliment, but it really isn't that hard. Start with some bits of steel, cut off whatever doesn't look like a quick hitch (or whatever you're making), add some welds and throw on a coat of paint.

I'm not a tradesman, just like to have a go at making things.

 

[Hugo Habicht]

Thanks. No plans for a backhoe....yet

Translation: "I am working hard on it".

Excellent work with the hitch (and of course all the other things you did)

 

[Mrlunchbox]

Thanks. I really appreciate the compliment, but it really isn't that hard. Start with some bits of steel, cut off whatever doesn't look like a quick hitch (or whatever you're making), add some welds and throw on a coat of paint.

I'm not a tradesman, just like to have a go at making things.

HA HA well you are too modest! It is great though that you can make what you need and that is passes as factory. I too enjoy messing around with stuff, I find it enjoyable.

 

[Paul Allwood]

Translation: "I am working hard on it".

Excellent work with the hitch (and of course all the other things you did)

Thanks Hugo

 

[Paul Allwood]

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